How Eye Color Works
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
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Ask Dr. Klute | I drive a lot for work. Should I wear polarized sunglasses?
Ask Dr. Klute | I drive a lot for work. Should I wear polarized sunglasses? Yes, absolutely. Polarized lenses are definitely the best choice for driving sunwear. When I talk to patients about purchasing prescription sunglasses, I tell them there are two ways to “shade” your eyes: tinted lenses and polarized lenses. Tinted lenses are […]
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Ask Dr. Klute | My child’s eye turns inward when they are tired, is surgery needed?
My child’s eye turns inward when they are tired, is surgery needed? Your child will most likely not need any surgery as long as the eye turn does not become constant, which can be prevented. Most times the reason a young child’s eye turns inward is because they are farsighted or hypermetropic. Farsightedness is seeing […]
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Ask Dr. Klute | I have trouble reading my phone with my glasses. Should I get bifocals or progressive lenses?
I have trouble reading my phone with my glasses. Should I get bifocals or progressive lenses? It all depends upon your specific needs and personal style. A bifocal is a lens that has two separate powers, one for far and one for near, separated by a distinct line that is visible on the lens. These […]
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Corrective Lenses Through History
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
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Ask Dr. Klute | When can kids start wearing contact lenses?
When can kids start wearing contact lenses? The short answer is… as soon as you (the parent/guardian) and the child are ready. Many practices hold to a strict age requirement of 12+ for kids and contact lenses. At Good Life Eyecare, we follow the research data. One of the largest, most recent studies on contact […]
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Ask Dr. Klute | I wear a progressive lens but I still get eyestrain at my computer. What should I do?
I wear a progressive lens but I still get eyestrain at my computer. What should I do? Progressive lenses, or lenses that have a “progression” of powers from the top of the lens to the bottom, are great. They are the most versatile lens option on the market and they keep getting better and better. […]
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Ask Dr. Klute | What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision screening?
What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision screening? Great question! Many people often get confused between the two. But that’s okay, that’s why we are here to help. Vision screenings are quick assessments done at your child’s pediatrician visit or at school. A comprehensive eye exam is performed by an eye […]
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Ask Dr. Klute | I use tap water to store my contact lenses when I run out of solution. Is that okay?
I use tap water to store my contact lenses when I run out of solution. Is that okay? This is a big no-no. Tap water, while safe to drink in most cases, can contain microbes that can attach to contact lenses and infect the eye. The most common microbe originating from tap water that infects […]
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The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.